Logistics services - Articles - Page 113

Is Your Business Ready for a Spike in Customer Returns?

September 9, 2013

John Costanzo, President, Purolator International

What would you do if you knew your business was going to face a loss of as much as nine percent of bottom line sales? Hopefully, you would try to avoid calamity by putting steps in place to manage the situation with a customer-friendly returns management program.

Old Dominion Freight Line Offers New Mobile App

September 6, 2013

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has developed a new mobile app, designed to allow customers to more easily follow their shipments and connect with the company.

Kewill Issues Mobile Apps for Logistics Software

September 6, 2013

Kewill Inc.

Kewill Inc. has released mobile applications for its Kewill Logistics software.

Mission of American Logistics Aid Network Continues, Interim President Pledges

September 6, 2013

ALAN

The American Logistics Aid Network, which coordinates logistics services providers to provide support in disaster relief efforts, is continuing despite the recent death of ALAN president Jock Menzies.

Number of Idle Vessels in World's Container Fleet Lowest Since October 2011

September 6, 2013

British International Freight Association

The global containership fleet larger than 500 TEU, currently idle, has reached its lowest level since October 2011, according to a report from Alphaliner.

Accellos, UXC Eclipse Join to Offer Warehouse Software in Asia-Pacific

September 5, 2013

Accellos

Accellos, a provider of supply-chain execution software, has formed a partnership with UXC Eclipse, reportedly the large Microsoft Dynamics partner in the Asia-Pacific region.

AmerisourceBergen Kicks Off 10-Year Distribution Agreement to Supply Pharmaceuticals to Walgreens

September 5, 2013

AmerisourceBergen

AmerisourceBergen has launched a planned 10-year relationship to distribute pharmaceuticals to more than 8,100 Walgreens locations across the country.

Seaport Terminal Operators Actively Scanning for Acquisitions, Portfolio Expansions, Survey Finds

September 5, 2013

Drewry Maritime Research

Drewry's Annual Review of Global Container Terminals Operators shows that PSA International, Hutchison Ports, APM Terminals and DP World remain the big four players in equity TEU and portfolio terms but with varying levels of activity.

CEVA Opens New Logistics Center in Singapore

September 4, 2013

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has commenced operations at a new logistics center in Singapore.

Improper E-waste Disposal Often Results in Counterfeit Parts Re-entering Electronics Supply Chain

September 4, 2013

Electronics News

The counterfeiting of electronics (as well as the exporting of e-waste, which has been demonstrated to directly enable this type of counterfeiting) is currently seen as only a minor crime, even though it has been extensively proven to cause financial loss, injury, and death. That may be changing.